Is Alendronic Acid Advisable When Prone To Kidney Infection?

Posted on Fri, 13 May 2016

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Fri, 13 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : Should I take alendronic acid if I am prone to kidney infections

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can take unless your doctor won't prescribe

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Alendroic acid appertains to the biphosphates group of meds used to treat osteoporosis.

It's use is commonly combined with cholecalciferol and calcium. This combination will make prone to kidney stones and not kidney infection.

You can take it as long as your doctor will prescribe.

Hope it helped.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar